Physical Health Services

A number of services exist at the federal, state, and local level to support overall wellness and physical health for veterans and their families. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Maryland both provide a number of programs to support and help veterans reach optimal physical health. Services are offered at medical centers, local community based outpatient clinics as well as community health centers.

Maryland Health Connection

The Maryland Health Connection is the new one stop insurance marketplace where individuals and families can shop, compare and select the right health plan. Maryland Health Connection offers many consumer assistance options for health insurance support. Consumer support center representatives are available to provide assistance.

The Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Program extends Medical Assistance health benefits to working Maryland residents with disabilities. The program lets you return to work and keep your health benefits by paying a small fee.

Physical health services are offered at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and community based outpatient clinics. A myriad of inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized services for women veterans, are available. Depending upon eligibility and residency, Maryland veterans engage in services at one of several medical centers, including Martinsburg, WV, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, MD. In addition, a number of community based outpatient clinics are located across Maryland.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seamless Transition effort is a nationally designated system of care created to meet the specific needs of veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation New Dawn (OND).

To speak with the team at the Baltimore VA Medical Center call 410-605-7000, ext. 4028.

To speak with the team at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center call 304-263-0811, ext. 5950.

To speak with the team at the Washington DC VA Medical Center call 202-745-8000, ext.56282.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans

Women are the fastest growing group within the Veteran population. The U.S. VA is providing services to specifically address women’s health.

At each VA Medical Center, a Women Veterans Program Manager is designated to assist women Veterans. The Program Manager coordinates services, from primary care to medical services to Mental Health and Sexual Abuse Counseling.

Women Veterans who are interested in receiving care at VA should contact their nearest VA Medical Center and ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager.

The USVA operates a Women Veterans Hotline (855-VA-WOMEN) designed to to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women Veterans.

U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs: My HealtheVet

My HealtheVet is the U.S. VA’s online personal health record. It was designed for Veterans, active duty Servicemembers, their dependents and caregivers. My HealtheVet helps you partner with your health care team. It provides you opportunities and tools to make informed decisions and manage your health care.

More more information on My HealtheVet and to enroll visit the My HealtheVet website.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: eBenefits

eBenefits is a portal; a central location for veterans, Service Members, and their families to research, find, access, and, in time, manage their benefits and personal information. eBenefits offers:

A personalized workspace called My Dashboard that provides quick access to eBenefits tools. Using eBenefits tools, veterans can complete various tasks. Apply for benefits, download your DD 214, view your benefits status, in addition to other actions as needed. This workspace is available once an eBenefits account has been created

A catalog of links to other sites that provide information about military and Veteran benefits